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Community
2 hours ago
Cooking up confidence: How one teen found connection through pasta and parfaits

At Cunningham Children’s Home, a weekly cooking class is helping a 14-year-old build patience, friendships, and self-worth.

News
3 hours ago
Danville Fire Department to conduct live-fire training exercise June 4

Residents near North John Street may notice smoke, traffic congestion and temporary water discoloration during state-required firefighter training.

Entertainment
17 hours ago
Phoebe Bridgers surprise show sparks massive fan rush in Champaign

Hundreds lined up outside The Orpheum on Memorial Day after the Grammy-winning artist announced a same-day pop-up performance.

Man in camouflage military uniform in a wheelchair on a park path, smiling at the camera
Community
20 hours ago
7 ways to honor active military and veterans

Many charities do important work to bridge the gap in care or services needed by veterans or active military members.

Person wearing gloves polishes a bright yellow car with a polishing machine (buffer).
Business
20 hours ago
Local mobile car detailing service offers full-service cleaning

The “Detail Docs” highlights paint correction and ceramic coating services

Guitarist in a pink shirt playing an electric guitar on stage, with a music stand in front.
Community
23 hours ago
Champaign Park District gearing up for busy summer season with concerts, Juneteenth celebrations and new parks

Free community events, playground upgrades and the upcoming Hedge Park highlight summer plans across Champaign.

News
1 day ago
Semi loses control on I-74, shuts down I-57 southbound ramp near Champaign

A semi-truck experiencing a mechanical issue lost control on I-74 eastbound near milepost 179, striking multiple concrete barriers and traffic control equipment before stopping on a grassy overpass, forcing the temporary closure of the I-57 southbound to I-74 eastbound ramp.

Two surveillance shots of a heavyset person in a black hoodie near a doorway; left image shows them walking toward the camera, right image shows them holding a white box near the entrance.
Crime
1 day ago
Champaign police seek suspect in Best Buy identity theft, credit fraud case

Champaign Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who used a stolen identity to open credit accounts and purchase thousands of dollars in electronics from the Best Buy on North Prospect Avenue in March.

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News
1 day ago
5 interesting facts about Memorial Day

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Memorial Day into law on June 28, 1968, officially marking Memorial Day as a national holiday.

Person in a safety vest uses a fire extinguisher to put out a large blaze on a metal tray outdoors, with thick white smoke nearby.
News
2 days ago
Illinois fire marshal urges grilling safety ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging residents to inspect their grills and follow fire safety precautions this Memorial Day weekend, as national data shows grills are involved in thousands of home fires and tens of thousands of emergency room visits each year.

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